When we saw this ZITS Comic a few weeks ago, we thought you might want to enjoy it too. We thought it was funny, but we also thought it has a message. So we asked for permission to use this cartoon so we could combine it with an exceptional article we found concerning the care of new and old photographs. We hope you do both - read the comic and the article.

Chris Cummins is a professional photographer who writes a personal blog about photo preservation and a number of other topics as well. He recently published How To Preserve Old Photos Without Losing Your Mind that focuses on simplifying the overwhelming process of turning old family photos into an organized, safe and searchable digital archive with tips for how to preserve the film and paper originals.The article covers a lot of topics, including:

The Biggest Enemy of Preserving Photos: ProcrastinationSet a Very Reachable Goal

Identify which photographs are most important to you and your family

The Four Question Test for Photo Preservation

Time To Digitize Those Old Pictures

Warning: Be Careful Placing Too Much Faith In Technology

How To Create Digital Copies Of Your Family Photos

Your Scanning Options

Flatbed Scanners

Smartphones

Hiring Someone Else To Scan Your Family Photos

What Software Should You Use?

Where To Store Your Digital Copies

Cloud Storage Services: A Comparison

Use Metadata: Don’t Make A Digital Mess Of Your Real World Photo Mess

Preserve Old Photos: How to Keep The Originals Safe

Often The Actual Prints Themselves Are A Thing Of Beauty Too And Are Worth Preserving